[ad_1] South African legend AB de Villiers has opened up about his tumultuous time with the now-defunct Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), calling his early IPL years a bittersweet chapter clouded by internal chaos. Despite boasting an array of cricketing legends, Delhi never made it past the semi-finals during de Villiers’ stint from 2008 to ...

[ad_1] As India gear up to face England in the first Test of the five-match series starting June 20 at Headingley, former cricketer Aakash Chopra has cautioned against compromising bowling potency for batting depth. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra urged the team management, led by new Test captain Shubman Gill, to avoid repeating selection ...

[ad_1] Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne, right, and batting partner Usman Khawaja react as they walk past each other during the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Australia head coach, Andrew McDonald, has backed old guard Usman Khawaja and out of ...

[ad_1] South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma celebrates with the winner’s trophy after their win in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has called out Pat Cummins-led Australia for using the “chokers” tag in their second innings ...

[ad_1] Ian Holland of Washington Freedom dliver ball during match 4 of Major League Cricket Season 3 between the Seattle Orcas and Washington Freedom held at the Oakland Coliseum in California , Unites States of America. (Sportzpics) In an all-round team performance, Glenn Maxwell-led Washington Freedom defeated Heinrich Klaasen’s Seattle Orcas by five wickets in ...

[ad_1] South African players celebrate (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) The International Cricket Council has announced the schedule for the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle, featuring 71 matches between nine participating teams over two years. The new edition begins on June 17 with Sri Lanka hosting Bangladesh in Galle. Australia will play the highest number of Test ...

[ad_1] Australia’s captain Pat Cummins (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Australia’s cricket team is considering changes to their batting lineup following their five-wicket loss to South Africa in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on June 15, 2025. Captain Pat Cummins has called for a “reset” as the team prepares for three Tests in the West ...

[ad_1] Australia’s Steve Smith reacts (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Australian cricketer Steve Smith, who suffered a compound dislocation in his right little finger during the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord’s, remains optimistic about playing in the upcoming three-match Test series against West Indies starting June 25. The 36-year-old veteran batter underwent X-ray ...

[ad_1] Dhruv Jurel will be looking to cement his place in India’s Test team. (File) AGRA: In a country of over a billion, cricket dreams are common — but few live the journey that Dhruv Jurel has. From being the son of a soldier who fought in the Kargil War to wearing the India jersey, ...

[ad_1] South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma holds the winner’s trophy and celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) As the cameras panned to the Lord’s balcony, the entire South African team was celebrating, barring one man, Temba Bavuma. The Black captain of the South African Test team — a team once regarded as a prized possession ...